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Wenger on making great players

"If you have no technique at 14-years old you can forget it."

Mmm what about Gervinho and Theo then?

comment by 8bit (U2653)

posted on 24/3/12

Theo's final ball is a lot better to be fair, he's never going to have great technique or be world class IMO but on his day he can be quality just needs to be consistent.

posted on 24/3/12

Well it seems it has got worse. Maybe it because he hasn't got mental strength. Maybe in training he does some next skill and in a match he can't control a simple pass.

I don't know. But young fast, strong players seem to be the deal. Then when they hit 20/21 they get found out if they really are what they were supposed to be.

posted on 24/3/12

Walcott never had technique. A shame really. As he could have become some player.

His searing pace makes him useful to have around though.

posted on 24/3/12

Still on slating Walcott!? He's been great recently, can always win you a game, which is invaluable.

posted on 24/3/12

No one's slating him. He doesn't have technique. Nothing but the honest truth.

comment by (U8157)

posted on 24/3/12

Theo does have technique. His finishing and crossing have shown improvement this season. His final ball is much better.

Since he has had a proper full back on his side he has looked much better, coincidence? I think not.

And Gervinho? Don't make me laugh, he can't finish but he does have technique.

Walcott has had so much stick this season, but without him where would we be? The way some of our fans reacted to Gervinho coming on against Everton was pathetic, and he played well in that game!

posted on 24/3/12

Walcott always had decent finishing ability (when he doesn't lose his composure).

And yes, I agree. He has improved his final ball, and whatnot.

But that's not all there is to football, as you know. His touch and general ball control is below par.

Gervinho is a strange one. He can beat 3-4 people in a row. Yet he doesn't seem to have the ball under full control.

posted on 24/3/12

Terrible technique for the goal from Walcott.

posted on 24/3/12

You muppets, technique isn't inherited, nor is it in your DNA

posted on 24/3/12

It isn't inherited, I agree.

But some people are just more talented in a field, whether that be basketball, tennis, or being a surgeon.

Walcott isn't the most talented of players. Still very useful.

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